Government to exit mortgage markets
By John Sullivan"For more than a year, the government pulled out the stops to revive home buying by driving down mortgage rates. Now, whether the housing market...
January 21, 2010
NAHB and MetLife MMI team up for senior housing surveyConsumers between 55 and 64 are looking for the "easy-living lifestyle," says a new survey from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the MetLife (MMI) Mature Market Institute.
January 15, 2010
Direct Mail Mistakes to AvoidMake sure you avoid these direct mail mistakes and watch your practice soar.
January 15, 2010
Direct Mail Mistakes to AvoidAdvisors can avoid losing ground in their competitive field if they take note of these mistakes to avoid.
January 13, 2010
To save time, take the time to planThe best way to conserve resources and optimize results in any endeavor is to set a goal and then follow a well-researched and carefully plotted route to get there.
January 01, 2010
Seeking Answers from VIXThe VIX indicator has become a popular gauge of investor fear and complacency. Using a weighted blend of various S&P index options, the VIX attempts...
December 23, 2009
Ending on a positive noteThe general outlook for 2010, if you believe Barron's, or any of the other publications I read, is positive, with most pundits being fairly bullish.
December 23, 2009
Banks and Market ManipulationA simple look at any chart shows that even the government and big banks do not have superhuman powers, at least not unconditionally.